The 35-year-old native of Pozzorubio, Pangasinan has been all focus in the series against the Kings, which the Hotshots lead, 2-0.

He’s been playing well on both ends of the court, averaging 9.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals in 36 minutes of play per game. In all, he’s been shooting 9 of 17 from the field.

Pingris said he hopes to remain the same for the rest of the conference in a bid to lead the Hotshots to the finals, and eventually, a first championship since Cone steered the team to a grand slam in 2014.